2012 BMW R 1200 RT

BMW R 1200 RT 2012


2012 BMW R 1200 RT specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

BMW's profilation of this bike
The punchy new boxer engine delivers generous amounts of torque, for instant responses right through the rev range. The new DOHC (double overhead camshaft) valve operating system from the HP2 Sport delivers a maximum torque of 120 Nm at 6000 rpm and a rated output of 110hp.

General information
Model BMW R 1200 RT
Year 2012
Category Touring
Price as newUS$ 17350. UK £ 12550. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Rating 3.8  See the detailed rating of touring capabilities, reliability, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorbike.
Engine and transmission
Displacement 1170.0 ccm (71.39 cubic inches)
Engine type Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Engine details Four radially alighned valves per cylinder
Power 108.6 HP (79.3 kW)) @ 7750 RPM
Torque 120.0 Nm (12.2 kgf-m or 88.5 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Compression 12.0:1
Bore x stroke 101.0 x 73.0 mm (4.0 x 2.9 inches)
Fuel system Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/BMS-K digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin-spark ignition
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Lubrication system Dry sump
Cooling system Oil & air
Gearbox 6-speed
Transmission type Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Fuel consumption 4.10 litres/100 km (24.4 km/l or 57.37 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 95.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission details Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type Two-section frame consisting of front and rear sections, load bearing engine-gearbox unit
Rake (fork angle) 26.2°
Trail 116 mm (4.6 inches)
Front suspension BMW Motorrad Telelever
Front wheel travel 120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear suspension Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever
Rear wheel travel 135 mm (5.3 inches)
Front tire 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire 180/55-ZR17
Front brakes Double disc. Integral ABS
Diameter 320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc. Integral ABS
Diameter 265 mm (10.4 inches)
Wheels Cast aluminium
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight 229.0 kg (504.9 pounds)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc 259.0 kg (571.0 pounds)
Power/weight ratio 0.4743 HP/kg
Seat height 820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height 1430 mm (56.3 inches)
Overall length 2230 mm (87.8 inches)
Overall width 905 mm (35.6 inches)
Wheelbase 1485 mm (58.5 inches)
Fuel capacity 25.00 litres (6.61 US gallons)
Reserve fuel capacity 4.00 litres (1.06 US gallons)
Other specifications
Color options Blue, gray, magnesium/beige
Starter Electric
Electrical 12 V / 19 Ah, maintenance-free battery.
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